- Is Hamas publicly executing Israel 'collaborators'? Here's what we know Snopes.com
- With Truce in Place, Hamas Pursues Bloody Crackdown on Rivals in Gaza The New York Times
- Hamas reasserts control on streets of Gaza, turning guns on its rivals The Washington Post
- Violence between Hamas and gangs flares in Gaza amid Trump ceasefire NBC News
- As Israeli forces withdraw after ceasefire, Hamas tightens its grip on the streets of Gaza France 24
Government aims to create 400,000 jobs through UK national green energy plan
Scheme will offer training for plumbers, welders and carpenters as well as promoting trade union recognition
Plumbers, electricians and welders will be in huge demand as part of a national plan to train people for an extra 400,000 green jobs in the next five years, Ed Miliband has said.
The energy secretary revealed a new scheme to double those working in green industries by 2030, with a particular focus on training those coming from fossil fuel jobs, school leavers, the unemployed, veterans and ex-offenders.
Continue reading...Republicans mostly silent as millions of Americans protest Trump on No Kings day
Outside of typical remarks from Donald Trump, JD Vance and Mike Johnson and a Fox News report, party stayed mum
Republican voices were mostly silent as No Kings rallies and marches against Trump administration policies unfurled on Saturday, many in the spirit of a street party that countered the “hate America” depiction advanced by senior members of the party.
Instead of provocation, there were marching bands, huge banners with “we the people” references to the US constitution, and protesters wearing inflatable costumes, particularly frogs, which have emerged as a sign of resistance.
Continue reading...Bosnia’s Republika Srpska installs temporary president as Dodik steps aside
Bosnia’s Serb entity names an interim president after separatist Milorad Dodik is barred from politics by a state court.
Aston Villa reportedly told stewards they could miss Maccabi Tel Aviv match
Club cited possible safety ‘concerns’ after West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from fixture
Aston Villa told matchday stewards they would not have to work during the club’s Europa League fixture against the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing possible “concerns” over safety, it has been reported.
West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from the forthcoming match, after saying the force would not be able to police the fixture safely owing to “violent clashes and hate crime offences” at a previous match in Amsterdam in 2024.
Continue reading...IDF: Hamas can return most hostages’ bodies at once; mediators urge sides to uphold deal – Haaretz
- IDF: Hamas can return most hostages' bodies at once; mediators urge sides to uphold deal Haaretz
- Hamas returns bodies of two more captives, says Israel violating ceasefire Al Jazeera
- Ronen Engel identified as one of the bodies returned overnight by Hamas The Times of Israel
- Israel says it has received body of another hostage held in Gaza Reuters
- Israel identifies the remains of 2 hostages handed over by Hamas CBS News
Is this island the new Bali? Some think so – but not everyone’s impressed
For locals, the promise of more tourism is a welcome opportunity - but they are also wary.
‘I miss the past, but we like the money’: The Bali-fication of a laidback surfers’ island
For locals, the promise of more tourism is a welcome opportunity - but they are also wary.
Thousands protest at ‘No Kings’ rally near White House
Crowds packed the US capital on Saturday, part of nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against President Donald Trump.
Watch: Aerials show thousands attending No Kings protests across the US
Protesters took to the streets of American cities to demonstrate against President Trump's policies.
Egypt said expected to lead UN-backed Gaza stabilization force; Azerbaijan to contribute – The Times of Israel
- Egypt said expected to lead UN-backed Gaza stabilization force; Azerbaijan to contribute The Times of Israel
- Egypt expected to lead global stabilisation force in Gaza, say diplomats The Guardian
- Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan in talks to provide troops for Gaza stabilization force Politico
- France and Britain refine plans at UN for Gaza force resolution Reuters
- U.S. forges ahead on Gaza deal amid disputes, clashes and executions Axios
Egypt said expected to lead UN-backed Gaza stabilization force; Azerbaijan to contribute – The Times of Israel
- Egypt said expected to lead UN-backed Gaza stabilization force; Azerbaijan to contribute The Times of Israel
- Egypt expected to lead global stabilisation force in Gaza, say diplomats The Guardian
- Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan in talks to provide troops for Gaza stabilization force Politico
- France and Britain refine plans at UN for Gaza force resolution Reuters
- U.S. forges ahead on Gaza deal amid disputes, clashes and executions Axios
Trump says US will repatriate survivors of ‘submarine’ attack
US leader says suspected drug traffickers to be sent to their home countries of Ecuador and Colombia.
Does dispute over return of Israeli captives’ remains threaten Gaza truce?
Hamas says it needs heavy machinery to retrieve bodies from under the rubble.
‘No Kings’ protesters flood NYC on day of anti-Trump rallies across US
Thousands converged on New York’s Times Square Saturday for a ‘No Kings’ protest against President Donald Trump.
Israel has violated ceasefire 47 times and killed 38 Palestinians, says Gaza media office
Authorities urge UN to intervene ‘to protect unarmed civilian populations’ after attack on bus that killed 11
Gaza’s media office has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire with Hamas 47 times since the truce came into effect in early October, killing 38 Palestinians and wounding another 143.
“These violations have included crimes of direct gunfire against civilians, deliberate shelling and targeting, and the arrest of a number of civilians, reflecting the occupation’s continued policy of aggression despite the declared end of the war,” reads the statement.
Continue reading...Rafah border crossing to stay closed ‘until further notice’, says Israel
Officials say reopening of gateway between Gaza and Egypt would depend on Hamas returning remains of dead hostages
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will stay closed “until further notice”, Israel has said, after the Palestinian embassy in Cairo said the territory’s sole gateway to the outside world would reopen on Monday.
The statement by Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said reopening Rafah would depend on how Hamas fulfils its ceasefire role of returning the remains of all 28 dead hostages. Israel’s foreign ministry earlier said the crossing would probably reopen on Sunday.
Continue reading...Zimbabwe’s governing party moves to extend Mnangagwa presidency to 2030
Mnangagwa allies push for a term extension to 2030 as ZANU-PF factions split and opposition promises a legal fight.
Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, US man now faces deportation to India
Subramanyam "Subu" Vedam was freed from prison after being wrongfully convicted for a 1980 murder.
Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, US man now faces deportation to India
Subramanyam "Subu" Vedam was freed from prison after being wrongfully convicted for a 1980 murder.